How far is Berwyn, IL from Freeburg, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Freeburg, IL is about 295.5 miles (475.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
295.49 mi
05h 41m
Flight
261.66 mi
421.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.66 mi
Kilometers
421.1 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.49 mi
Kilometers
475.54 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeburg
Fri, Apr 17, 9:30 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Fri, Apr 17, 3:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-17T03:49
Arrive Freeburg
Fri, Apr 17, 9:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berwyn
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Atlanta
IL

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

From Berwyn
147.8 mi
02h 50m
To Freeburg
147.7 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Freeburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Freeburg.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cermak Road

    28 m · 6 sec · West Cermak Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue

    702 ft · 22 sec · Oak Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Harlem Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    42 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    125.9 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Illinois Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    945 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Saint Clair Street

    1364 ft · 1 min · West Saint Clair Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Freeburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
143 mi · 48%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
126 mi · 43%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
South Illinois Street
8.33 mi · 3%
Vandalia Street
2.97 mi · 1%
South Harlem Avenue
2.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

126 mi · 02h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
261.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
02h 50m from Berwyn
Leave By
5:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Freeburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Freeburg?

The road trip is about 295.5 miles (475.5 km) and usually takes 05h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.8 miles from Berwyn and 147.7 miles from Freeburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.33 one way or $78.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Berwyn and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Freeburg.

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 0.9 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

35 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

60 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Freeburg. Straight-line distance: 261.66 mi (421.1 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Freeburg

#2 Freeburg

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population4,223
Coordinates38.4275500, -89.9137100
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Freeburg (-89.91371, 38.42755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.43 gal
39.47 L · about $39.33
Round trip
$78.66
20.86 gal · 78.94 L
Estimated CO2
92.7 kg one way
Round trip: 185.4 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.33 $78.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.36 $88.72
Premium $4.65 $48.54 $97.08
Diesel $5.30 $55.32 $110.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Freeburg. The current time is 03:49:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.